Monument record TQ 77 SE 1030 - Pillbox, Cockham Reach, Hoo St. Werburgh

Summary

Thought to be a record created for a Pillbox that never actually existed. Improvement of grid reference obtained from Global positioning system device during a 2004 survey. The presence of a number of pillboxes along Cockham Reach and Upnor Reach may have led to the creation of an extra record for a pillbox with an inaccurate position. The pillbox in this position was observed to be lying at an angle, though its structure was still intact.

Location

Grid reference TQ 77032 71225 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Pillbox - better position for TQ 77 SE 120. Located during previous site survey (1) and on photograph (2). Seen in 2004. The position of the pillbox appeared to be inaccurate. The position TQ77037122 (estimated from source), was updated with the present GPS derived position. The 2004 survey brought to light that this pillbox TQ 77 SE 1030 may in fact be the same as the existing record TQ 77 SE 119. The presence of a number of pillboxes along Cockham Reach and Upnor Reach may have led to the creation of an extra record for a pillbox with an inaccurate position. This may have led to the creation of a record for a pillbox that did not exist. The pillbox in this position was observed to be lying at an angle, though its structure was still intact. (3)


<1> Kent County Council, 1999, Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites, KD164 (Index). SWX11828.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10373.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: Kent County Council. 1999. Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites. KD164.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 60. print.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 22 2008 10:56AM